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Arsenal: Joe Willock to stay with Gunners next season, says boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says that in-form midfielder Joe Willock will stay at Emirates Stadium next season.

Manager Steve Bruce said Newcastle "would love" to sign Willock in the summer, but Arteta is not looking to sell the England Under-21 international or send him back out on loan.

"He has a contract and is going to be here, that's for sure," said Arteta.

"I am really happy things have gone so well for him because of the potential Joe has. It was great for him to go away and have a different experience.

"He has grabbed that opportunity in a really positive and remarkable way, and he will be back with us.